Microsoft Entra ID Authentication Methods Explained

In this session I take a look at Microsoft Entra ID’s (Azure AD) various authentication methods, and discuss what are they are how they work. We’ll discuss the different types of authentication strengths and I’ll show you how to create your own customised policies. Furthermore I’’l show you how these phishing resistant methods can be used in tools like Conditional Access to further secure your users and your environment. Finally I’ll mention Security defaults, a great solution to secure a newly created tenant or in a situation in which admins are unsure about what settings to use. For more on me visit Andymalone.org Want more? Visit my Patreon Site Patreon.com/AndyMaloneMVP ’ll also be speaking at ESPC 2023 in Amsterdam. 27-30th Nov. Details below. Use Code: ESPCAndy and receive 10% off any ticket on top of Early Bird pricing.  The code discounts 15% until September 30th and then it goes to 10%. https://www.sharepointeurope.com/ Timecodes 00:00 Introductions 01:59 Entra ID Security Defaults Explained 03:16 Entra ID Authentication Options Explained 05:28 Default Password Policies explained 06:04 Password protection for Windows Server Active Directory 07:04 Creating a MFA Registration Campaign 08:17 Creating a Custom Authentication Strength & Conditional Access Implementation 11:53 Authentication Options Explained and how to implement 15:35 Exploring the Tenant Settings 16:15 Activity Reporting & Diagnostics 17:19 Conclusions